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Cultural diversity is a phrase generally utilized in describing a society with individuals of numerous ethnic roots which manifest in their languages, mode of dressing, arts, and also other traditional practices which are either similar or distinctively distinctive from each group. Such traditional practices are treasured and held with great admiration among people of an ethnic group. In Nigeria as an illustration, in terms of dressing a core northerner is identified which has a starchy ironed fez like a cap. From the western a part of Nigeria which is dominated by Yoruba ethnic group, people generally sew their cap inside a long style which is neatly folded when worn for the head. On the other hand, within the eastern side of the united states the Ibo are know for their red cap that is traditional worn (but mostly) by title holders. Other minority ethnic groups within the middle belt region just like the Tiv, Ngas, Idoma, Nupe, etc, have unique cultural attributes that really help in recognizing their cultural roots when appeared in the public. By way of example, the Tiv people Nigeria are widely known for his or her a’nger, a distinctive traditional costume (fabric), lineally attached to monochrome features, that is generally worn by Tiv people to perceive their cultural origin.

The picture created above is that of a cultural mosaic or congress of cultures consensually residing in one community called Nigeria. However, to convey how culturally diversified Nigeria is, there is certainly have to have mental cross-section of Kaduna state which has, over time, remained a unifying point for varying cultures.

Kaduna state can be an epitome of the highly diversified sub-political entity in Nigeria with well over fifteen tribes/ethnic groups. Independent of the Hausas, which dominate the northern the main state, there are plenty of minority tribes/cultural groups settling all over Kaduna state. As an example, the southern part of hawaii has Kagoro, Moro’a, Jaba, Fantsuan, Kataf, Baju, Gbagi, Kagoma, Mada, Ninzam, Attakar, Fulani, Attukur, Koro etc. These tribes/ethnic groups mentioned previously have cultural attributes that happen to be similar in practice or remarkable distinctive from the other person. Kagoro ethnic group, as an illustration, schedule January 1 of each year to celebrate her people and culture. In every Kagoro Day (1st January), there are plenty of cultural display: Dance, costumes, arts, etc. The wedding draws individuals from some part of the united states especially kids of Kagoro as well as highly dignifying chiefs within Nigeria.

On the other hand, the disparities inside ethnic groups have existed for a long period. Even just in the historical past of Nigeria, one may accept the writer it had become the cultural or ethnic differences which propelled polarize ideologies that made indirect rule in the colonial era to achieve success from the north and failed within the south. Also, it was the manifestation of such differences that made the people from the southern a part of Nigeria to demand for independence in 1958 when the northern representatives said they may not be ready. After independence was finally achieved in 1960, many ethnic groups show secession tendencies. Some secession moves by some ethnic groups create a dreaded civil war while some were overtaken by dialogue to the achievement of peace and rise in other locations concerned.

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